AP EAPCET 2026 MPC & BiPC Final Phase Counselling Dates Announced
Engineering, Agriculture & Pharmacy Common Entrance Test (AP EAMCET)
B.Tech, B.Pharmacy, B.Sc Agriculture, Horticulture, Fisheries & Veterinary UG admissions through APSCHE web counselling at cap.apcfss.in
AP EAPCET · 2026AP EAPCET 2026 (formerly AP EAMCET) is the entrance route for Engineering (MPC) and Agriculture & Pharmacy (BiPC) admissions in Andhra Pradesh. The current counselling schedules are shown separately below: MPC Third & Final Phase and BiPC Final Phase have different allotment and reporting dates.
Who this guide is for
Use this page if you:
- MPC candidates following the Third & Final Phase schedule
- BiPC candidates following the Final Phase schedule
- Students and parents preparing for allotment and college reporting
Use a different route if you:
- Candidates seeking BA / B.Com / B.Sc degree seats without EAPCET — use AP OAMDC counselling instead
- Diploma holders targeting lateral-entry B.Tech — follow AP ECET, not EAPCET first-year counselling
- Anyone asked to pay an agent for a “guaranteed college” — allotment is only through CAP login
Quick Overview 2026
| Full Form | Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture & Pharmacy Common Entrance Test |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | JNTU Kakinada on behalf of APSCHE |
| Exam Mode | Online CBT — 160 multiple-choice questions |
| Streams | Engineering (MPC) · Agriculture & Pharmacy (BiPC / A&P) |
| Results Declared | 1 July 2026 |
| Counselling Portal | cap.apcfss.in |
| MPC Final Phase Allotment | 16 September 2026 |
| BiPC Final Phase Allotment | 18 September 2026 |
Latest Updates 2026
MPC Third & Final Phase Counselling Schedule
Registration and fee payment: 9–11 Sep; certificate verification and option entry: 9–12 Sep; change of options: 13 Sep; seat allotment: 16 Sep; reporting: 16–19 Sep 2026.
BiPC Final Phase Counselling Schedule
Processing fee and registration: 9–11 Sep; certificate verification and option entry: 9–12 Sep; change of options: 13 Sep; seat allotment: 18 Sep; reporting: 19–21 Sep 2026.
AP EAPCET 2026 Results Declared
Results and rank cards are available through the official AP EAPCET portal.
Web Counselling 2026
Counselling is conducted through CAP. MPC and BiPC follow separate schedules, so use the table for your own stream. Check the live CAP portal before making payment or travelling for reporting.
Counselling Steps
- Open CAP and select your stream: Engineering (MPC) or Agriculture & Pharmacy (BiPC).
- Complete registration and fee payment within the published window.
- Finish certificate verification through the required HLC process.
- Enter college and course options in your genuine order of preference.
- Check the allotment result on the date shown for your stream.
- After allotment, complete online self-reporting and report to the college within the deadline.
Documents for Verification
- AP EAPCET 2026 rank card and hall ticket (download from official portal)
- Intermediate (10+2) marks memo and pass certificate
- SSC / 10th class marks memo and birth certificate
- Study certificates from Class VI to Intermediate (continuous study proof)
- Transfer certificate (TC) from last attended institution
- Integrated community / caste certificate (BC / SC / ST, if applicable)
- Income certificate or white ration card (for fee reimbursement — Jagananna Vidya Deevena / Vasathi Deevena)
- Local / non-local area certificate (for 85% local quota seats)
- EWS certificate valid for 2026–27 (if claiming Economically Weaker Sections quota)
- PwD / PH certificate (if applicable)
- Aadhaar card and recent passport-size photographs
- Minority certificate (if applicable for minority institution quota)
Click here to download AP EAPCET 2026 instruction booklet (PDF)
Important Dates 2026
MPC (Engineering) Counselling Dates — Third & Final Phase
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Registration & Fee Payment | 9 – 11 September 2026 | Ongoing |
| HLC Verification of Uploaded Certificates | 9 – 12 September 2026 | Ongoing |
| Option Entry | 9 – 12 September 2026 | Ongoing |
| Change of Options | 13 September 2026 | Upcoming |
| Seat Allotment | 16 September 2026 | Upcoming |
| Self-Reporting & College Reporting | 16 – 19 September 2026 | Upcoming |
BiPC (Agriculture & Pharmacy) Counselling Dates — Final Phase
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Payment of Processing Fee cum Registration | 9 – 11 September 2026 | Ongoing |
| Verification of Certificates at HLCs Online | 9 – 12 September 2026 | Ongoing |
| Option Entry | 9 – 12 September 2026 | Ongoing |
| Change of Options | 13 September 2026 | Upcoming |
| Release of Seat Allotment | 18 September 2026 | Upcoming |
| Self-Reporting & Reporting at College | 19 – 21 September 2026 | Upcoming |
Eligibility Criteria
Soft note: counselling needs a valid AP EAPCET 2026 rank in the Engineering or Agriculture & Pharmacy qualified list, plus Intermediate (10+2) group rules for the course (typically PCM for Engineering; PCB/PCM as notified for Pharmacy & Agriculture). Soft note: qualifying marks, reserved-category relaxations, and AP local / non-local rules follow APSCHE / CAP notices — reconfirm on the portal before you pay.
- A valid AP EAPCET 2026 rank in the relevant stream is required for counselling.
- Engineering courses generally require the MPC group; Agriculture and Pharmacy courses follow their notified subject requirements.
- Reservation, local-area and category rules apply as notified by APSCHE/CAP.
- Use the official stream-specific instructions for final eligibility and document requirements.
Courses & Admissions
| Stream | Example Programmes |
|---|---|
| Engineering (MPC) | B.Tech / B.E. — CSE, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil, AI/ML, Data Science, Chemical, Aerospace & all AICTE branches |
| Pharmacy | B.Pharmacy · Pharm-D (Doctor of Pharmacy) |
| Agriculture | B.Sc Agriculture · B.Sc Horticulture · B.Tech Food Technology |
| Allied Sciences | B.F.Sc (Fisheries Science) · B.V.Sc & AH (Veterinary — where notified) |
Participating Universities (11)
- JNTU Kakinada (University College of Engineering, Kakinada)
- JNTU Anantapur (Constituent & affiliated engineering colleges)
- JNTU Gurajada, Vizianagaram
- Andhra University College of Engineering (AUCE), Visakhapatnam
- Sri Venkateswara University College of Engineering, Tirupati
- Acharya Nagarjuna University College of Engineering, Guntur
- Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur
- Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa
- Vikrama Simhapuri University, Nellore
- Adikavi Nannaya University, Rajamahendravaram
- Private & minority engineering colleges under APSCHE counselling
Seat Allotment — How Merit Works
- Allotment depends on rank, reservation/category rules, local-area status and the order of web options.
- Enter options in your true preference order.
- MPC and BiPC have separate counselling calendars and allotment dates.
- Complete self-reporting and college reporting within the official deadline.
AP EAPCET vs AP OAMDC
| Feature | AP EAPCET | AP OAMDC |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | B.Tech, B.Pharm, Agriculture UG via entrance rank | BA, B.Com, B.Sc degree admissions via Inter marks |
| Selection | AP EAPCET written exam rank | Intermediate merit rank (no entrance exam) |
| Counselling Portal | cap.apcfss.in (EAPCET) | cap.apcfss.in (OAMDC degree) |
| Written Exam | Yes — CBT (160 MCQs) | No separate exam |
| Typical User | MPC / BPC science students targeting professional UG | Arts, commerce, general science degree aspirants |
After Seat Allotment — Reporting Checklist
- Check your stream and allotment status on CAP.
- Complete online self-reporting if required.
- Report to the allotted college within the deadline for your stream.
- Carry the original documents required by the official checklist.
- Use only official CAP and college payment channels.
Mistakes to avoid
- Mixing MPC and BiPC registration / web-options windows on CAP
- Assuming First Phase BiPC web options are still open after 23 August on the published schedule
- Skipping self-joining / college reporting after allotment
- Uploading unclear certificates and missing HLC verification
- Paying agents instead of the CAP fee gateway
- Confusing EAPCET with OAMDC or ECET
Official Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AP EAPCET?
AP EAPCET is Andhra Pradesh’s entrance examination for Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy programmes. Counselling is conducted through CAP.
What is the difference between MPC and BiPC counselling?
MPC is the Engineering stream, while BiPC/A&P covers Agriculture and Pharmacy admissions. The counselling schedules are separate.
What is the official counselling website?
Use https://cap.apcfss.in/ for counselling and the official AP EAPCET portal for exam results and rank cards.
What should I do after seat allotment?
Follow the official instructions for online self-reporting and college reporting within the deadline for your stream.
What documents are needed for counselling?
Keep your rank card, hall ticket, academic records and any category or local-status certificates required by the official checklist.
Related AP Entrance Exams
Sources: APEAPCET-2026 notification; results on cets.apsche.ap.gov.in; CAP MPC Phase-1 schedule PDF; official BiPC First Phase counselling schedule; official APEAPCET-2026 Admissions [MPC Stream] Third & Final Phase counselling schedule: registration/fee 9–11 Sep, HLC verification 9–12 Sep, option entry 9–12 Sep, change 13 Sep, allotment 16 Sep, self-reporting/college reporting 16–19 Sep 2026; and official APEAPCET-2026 [BiPC Stream] Final Phase counselling schedule: registration/processing fee 9–11 Sep, HLC verification 9–12 Sep, option entry 9–12 Sep, change 13 Sep, seat allotment 18 Sep, self-reporting/college reporting 19–21 Sep 2026. Confirm active instructions only on https://cap.apcfss.in/. Easy Applications is not affiliated with APSCHE or JNTU Kakinada.